Kung-Fu utilises a variety of different weapons, which can be grouped into eighteen main categories: saber, spear, sword, halberd, axe, battle axe, hook, fork, whip, mace, hammer, talon, trident-halberd, cudgel, long-handled spear, short cudgel, stick, and meteor hammer. Each of these categories includes various variations, making Kung-Fu weaponry a diverse and rich discipline to study.